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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.20, 416.21 and 235.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.20, 416.21 and 235.00 is: 324.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.20 : 416.21 = 235.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.20/416.21 = 235.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.20x = 416.21 × 235.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.20x = 97,808.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,808.37/301.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.72

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